Monday, June 6, 2016

Brux'l Cafe to Close

Say goodbye to seven kinds of mussel dishes.

Brux’l Café in the Fan announced on its Facebook page that it would close Sunday, June 12, as first reported by the Times-Dispatch. Two years ago, it set up shop in a tough spot — Main Street and Allen Avenue. Restaurants there have come and gone over the years: Dogwood Grille & Spirits, Cirrus, Plaza Mexico, Mainstream and Peacock's Pantry. It’s hard to pin down why this particular spot seems more difficult for a restaurant than say, the building down the street that houses Heritage, or two blocks in the other direction, the one Bacchus has occupied for the last 17 years.

With seven days and counting, it’s time to pull up a chair and get a taste of Belgium. “We hope you will continue to patronize our restaurant so that you can enjoy all your favorites one last time,” its Facebook page says.

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